Porter Jr. has had a roller-coaster career, missing the 2023-24 season due to off-court issues, resurfacing with the Clippers, and then joining Milwaukee midseason, where he finished the previous campaign with averages of about 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 49.4% overall and 40.8% from three.

Entering this season, Porter Jr. earned the Bucks’ starting point guard role and produced 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 30 games after being acquired at the trade deadline.

Before his latest knee setback, he had returned to practice and carried a per-game line of roughly 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 45 games with the Clippers, and 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 30 Bucks games last season.

In Porter’s absence, Milwaukee will lean on Ryan Rollins and Cole Anthony to elevate their backcourt, as the Bucks sit at a strong 4-1 start this season.

The Bucks announced a procedure that will sideline him for about a month, marking a setback in his return from the ankle injury.

Milwaukee’s upcoming game was slated against the Sacramento Kings.

The Bucks started the season 4-1, but the new injury raises concerns about maintaining momentum and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s health, given his recent knee soreness.

Porter’s injury complicates Milwaukee’s plan to build on the early success and sustain momentum ahead of the home game versus Sacramento.

Fans on social media floated replacements like Rollins to fill Porter’s void, pointing to Rollins’ 32-point performance in the prior game against Golden State.

Porter’s absence removes a playmaking and shooting catalyst the Bucks needed for spacing and depth in the backcourt.

The injury occurred during on-court ramp-up from a left ankle sprain, delaying his return into November.

The workout-based setback followed an ankle injury suffered in the season opener on October 22.

Porter Jr. is ruled out for roughly four weeks with a right knee meniscus issue, after an orthopedic procedure.

In the season opener against Washington, Porter scored 10 points before leaving the game with the ankle injury.

The injury occurred during return-to-play training, ensuring a multi-week sidelining period.

Ryan Rollins has stepped in as starting point guard in Porter’s absence, posting a career-high scoring stretch and averaging about 18.6 points and 5.0 assists at a 52% clip.

Porter Jr. signed a two-year contract with the Bucks, including a $10.5–$11 million deal, after being acquired from the Clippers and re-signing to boost Milwaukee’s backcourt.

He started at point guard on opening night but played limited minutes due to the ankle issue.

The Bucks hope Porter will be a key backcourt piece alongside Damian Lillard after he joined Milwaukee in the offseason.

In the previous season, Porter averaged 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists with 44.9% shooting, after a career-high 19.3 PPG in 2022-23 with the Houston Rockets.